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STANDARD PRACTICES MANUAL (PN 585005)

FUSION WELDING (PWA 16) − REPAIR−10

Task 70−42−01−310−110:

1. Welding Near Flanges

A. Procedure

(1) Welding near a flange frequently results in distortion

of the flange. Most often the flange is drawn toward
the weld.

(2) In most cases this condition can be minimized if you

use a welding fixture which permits the flange to be
secured to the fixture. The fixture must be flat and
strong enough to retain its shape under much pressure.

(3) Before welding, measure the flange for flatness and

determine location and amount of existing deviations.

(4) When you secure the part to the welding fixture,

you can put shims between the fixture and flange to
stress the flange in the opposite direction and in a
sufficient amount from the existing and anticipated
deviations so that when welding is finished and the
part is released, the flange area near the weld will
tend to return to a true plane in the relaxed state.

(a) Do not attempt to stress the flange more than

0.020 inch (5.08 mm) in any 8.0 inch (203 mm)
distance or more than 0.060 inch (1.524 mm) in a
distance of 24 inches (609.6 mm).

(b) Maximum thickness of shims must not exceed 0.060

inch (1.524 mm).

(5) Welding near a flange can also affect concentricity and

roundness of a flange. As a general rule flanges which
are secured to a welding fixture with a mating diameter
which gives a tight fit with the flange diameter, or an
adjacent diameter, will tend to keep its shape with a
minimum of distortion.

(6) Welding fixtures must also have considerable mass in

order to act as a heat sink and draw off as much heat
as possible.

(7) When welding in a local area near a flange, bulk

ceramic fiber can also be placed around the weld area
to help absorb heat.

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